Step back in time at the Grand National Meet

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May 30, 2011 at 2:00 AM

The Rhinebeck Grand National Meet will take place from June 10-12 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. The antique, vintage and classic motorcycle show will feature the California Hell Riders Wall of Death Motordome. In the Louis "The Rocket" Re Daredevil Stunt Show, Re will attempt to jump a 1970 American Eagle Laverda 750. Also featured will be special guest Krysten Knievel (Evel Knievel's daughter), who will be performing the national anthem; hundreds of vendors; and Biker Billy's Roadhouse Cooking Show. Hosting is the Antique Motorcycle Club of America.

Donna Kessler

The Rhinebeck Grand National Meet will take place from June 10-12 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. The antique, vintage and classic motorcycle show will feature the California Hell Riders Wall of Death Motordome. In the Louis "The Rocket" Re Daredevil Stunt Show, Re will attempt to jump a 1970 American Eagle Laverda 750. Also featured will be special guest Krysten Knievel (Evel Knievel's daughter), who will be performing the national anthem; hundreds of vendors; and Biker Billy's Roadhouse Cooking Show. Hosting is the Antique Motorcycle Club of America.

This three-day show is every bike enthusiast's dream. The fairground is packed with antique motorcyles from every era. Some are still taken for rides around the grounds. Equally impressive is the Motorcycle Time Line, which premiered at the event in 2007. More than 400 motorcycles make up the huge time line representing every year from the 1800s through the 1970s.

The AMCA will be joined this year by the Antique Machinery and Tractor Show hosted by the Century Museum and Collectors Association (8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11). The Mid Hudson Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America will be hosting the Antique Truck Show. Also on hand will be the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club exhibiting their unique bikes. Hundreds of vendors will line the fairways, selling everything from parts to collectibles. You might even find your own antique bike.

Five minutes from the fairgrounds is the Old Rhinebeck Aerodome, where World War I aeroplanes and biplane rides will be offered along with an air show, more than 20 flying antique airplanes on exhibit and many early automobiles and motorcycles.

The Rhinebeck Grand National Meet will prove to be a huge event. Take the time to enjoy the meet and take a step back in time. History that runs: Hear it, see it and be a part of it.

dkessler@th-record.com

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